Now three days after Stafon Johnson's injury, we'd like to give special recognition to the people who first responded and helped Johnson in the precious minutes after the accident:
- USC's athletic training staff, including Russ Romano, John Meyer, Paul Diaz and Chris Grosskopf, who were on the scene and helping Johnson immediately after the accident.
- The USC strength and conditioning staff, headed by Chris Carlisle, that responded appropriately and immediately after the injury occurred.
- The paramedics who rushed Johnson to the hospital.
- The surgeons and doctors who operated on and have since cared for Johnson.


Amen, brother -- Fight ON to everyone who was there, everyone who has prayed without ceasing, all of Stafon's friends and family....just Fight ON and ON!
Dear Stafon,
I've been a fan of USC football since 1970 and I'm continually amazed at the teams talent. You are an amazing player. May God bless you & your family and speed your recovery. Fight ON!
Take care,
Elaine Clark
Red Bank, NJ